According to Merriam-Webster.com:
Origin of DISCIPLINE
Middle English, from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French, from Latin disciplina teaching, learning, from discipulus pupil
The meaning of discipline has somehow evolved into "punishment". Which I am not a fan of. On Merriam-Webster.com the very first definition is "punishment". The second says " obsolete : instruction" Then it goes on to list a few more definitions, including molding and perfection moral character, enforcing obedience, controlling behavior and a system of order.
But looking at the root of the word it is clear that it has to do with teaching students.
So if you look at discipline as a way of teaching
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